Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version A noose is hidden for him on the ground; a trap lies in his path. New Living Translation A noose lies hidden on the ground. A rope is stretched across their path. English Standard Version A rope is hidden for him in the ground, a trap for him in the path. Berean Standard Bible A noose is hidden in the ground, and a trap lies in his path. King James Bible The snare is laid for him in the ground, and a trap for him in the way. New King James Version A noose is hidden for him on the ground, And a trap for him in the road. New American Standard Bible “A noose for him is hidden in the ground, And a trap for him on the pathway. NASB 1995 “A noose for him is hidden in the ground, And a trap for him on the path. NASB 1977 “A noose for him is hidden in the ground, And a trap for him on the path. Legacy Standard Bible A rope for him is hidden in the ground, And a trap for him on the path. Amplified Bible “A noose is hidden for him on the ground, And a trap for him on the path. Christian Standard Bible A rope lies hidden for him on the ground, and a snare waits for him along the path. Holman Christian Standard Bible A rope lies hidden for him on the ground, and a snare waits for him along the path. American Standard Version A noose is hid for him in the ground, And a trap for him in the way. Contemporary English Version hidden along the path. English Revised Version A noose is hid for him in the ground, and a trap for him in the way. GOD'S WORD® Translation A rope is hidden on the ground for him. A trap is on his path [to catch] him. Good News Translation On the ground a snare is hidden; a trap has been set in their path. International Standard Version A rope lies hidden in the dirt; a trap lies waiting for him where he is walking." Majority Standard Bible A noose is hidden in the ground, and a trap lies in his path. NET Bible A rope is hidden for him on the ground and a trap for him lies on the path. New Heart English Bible A noose is hidden for him in the ground, a trap for him in the way. Webster's Bible Translation The snare is laid for him in the ground, and a trap for him in the way. World English Bible A noose is hidden for him in the ground, a trap for him on the path. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionHis cord is hidden in the earth, "" And his trap on the path. Young's Literal Translation Hidden in the earth is his cord, And his trap on the path. Smith's Literal Translation His gin being hid in the earth, and his snare upon the beaten path. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleA gin is hidden for him in the earth, and his trap upon the path. Catholic Public Domain Version A trap has been hidden for him in the earth, and a decoy, along his path. New American Bible A noose is hidden for him on the ground, a netting for him on the path. New Revised Standard Version A rope is hid for them in the ground, a trap for them in the path. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleA snare is laid for him on the ground, and a trap for him in his paths. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated His destruction is hidden in the earth and his snare shall wrap around on the path OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917A noose is hid for him in the ground, And a trap for him in the way. Brenton Septuagint Translation His snare is hid in the earth, and that which shall take him is by the path. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Bildad: God Punishes the Wicked…9A trap seizes his heel; a snare grips him. 10A noose is hidden in the ground, and a trap lies in his path. 11Terrors frighten him on every side and harass his every step.… Cross References Psalm 9:15 The nations have fallen into a pit of their making; their feet are caught in the net they have hidden. Proverbs 29:6 An evil man is caught by his own sin, but a righteous one sings and rejoices. Isaiah 24:17-18 Terror and pit and snare await you, O dweller of the earth. / Whoever flees the sound of panic will fall into the pit, and whoever climbs from the pit will be caught in the snare. For the windows of heaven are open, and the foundations of the earth are shaken. Jeremiah 48:43-44 Terror and pit and snare await you, O dweller of Moab,” declares the LORD. / “Whoever flees the panic will fall into the pit, and whoever climbs from the pit will be caught in the snare. For I will bring upon Moab the year of their punishment,” declares the LORD. Psalm 35:7-8 For without cause they laid their net for me; without reason they dug a pit for my soul. / May ruin befall them by surprise; may the net they hid ensnare them; may they fall into the hazard they created. Proverbs 11:6 The righteousness of the upright delivers them, but the faithless are trapped by their own desires. Psalm 57:6 They spread a net for my feet; my soul was despondent. They dug a pit before me, but they themselves have fallen into it! Selah Psalm 140:5 The proud hide a snare for me; the cords of their net are spread along the path, and lures are set out for me. Selah Ecclesiastes 9:12 For surely no man knows his time: Like fish caught in a cruel net or birds trapped in a snare, so men are ensnared in an evil time that suddenly falls upon them. Lamentations 1:13 He sent fire from on high, and it overpowered my bones. He spread a net for my feet and turned me back. He made me desolate, faint all the day long. Luke 21:35 For it will come upon all who dwell on the face of all the earth. 1 Thessalonians 5:3 While people are saying, “Peace and security,” destruction will come upon them suddenly, like labor pains on a pregnant woman, and they will not escape. Romans 11:9 And David says: “May their table become a snare and a trap, a stumbling block and a retribution to them. 2 Timothy 2:26 Then they will come to their senses and escape the snare of the devil, who has taken them captive to his will. 1 Timothy 6:9 Those who want to be rich, however, fall into temptation and become ensnared by many foolish and harmful desires that plunge them into ruin and destruction. Treasury of Scripture The snare is laid for him in the ground, and a trap for him in the way. snare Psalm 11:6 Upon the wicked he shall rain snares, fire and brimstone, and an horrible tempest: this shall be the portion of their cup. Ezekiel 12:13 My net also will I spread upon him, and he shall be taken in my snare: and I will bring him to Babylon to the land of the Chaldeans; yet shall he not see it, though he shall die there. Romans 11:9 And David saith, Let their table be made a snare, and a trap, and a stumblingblock, and a recompence unto them: laid. Jump to Previous Cord Earth Ground Hid Hidden Laid Noose Path Placed Rope Secretly Snare Trap Twisted WayJump to Next Cord Earth Ground Hid Hidden Laid Noose Path Placed Rope Secretly Snare Trap Twisted WayJob 18 1. Bildad reproves Job for presumption and impatience5. The calamities of the wicked A noose is hidden in the ground This phrase suggests a concealed danger, emphasizing the stealth and deceit involved in the adversities faced by the wicked. In biblical times, a noose or snare was often used for hunting, symbolizing entrapment and sudden capture. The imagery of a hidden noose reflects the unexpected nature of divine judgment or consequences of sin, as seen in Psalm 9:15, where the wicked are ensnared by their own devices. The hidden aspect underscores the idea that God's justice may not always be immediately visible but is inevitable. and a trap lies in his path Persons / Places / Events 1. Bildad the ShuhiteOne of Job's three friends who comes to comfort him. In this chapter, Bildad is speaking, offering his perspective on the fate of the wicked. 2. Job The central figure of the book, a man of great faith and patience who endures immense suffering and loss. 3. The Wicked In this context, Bildad is describing the fate of the wicked, implying that Job's suffering is due to some hidden sin. 4. The Noose and Trap Metaphors used by Bildad to describe the inevitable downfall and entrapment of the wicked. 5. The Ground/Path Symbolic of the journey of life, where hidden dangers and divine justice await those who are unrighteous. Teaching Points The Reality of Hidden DangersLife is filled with unseen challenges and temptations that can lead us astray. We must remain vigilant and grounded in faith to avoid these spiritual pitfalls. The Consequences of Sin Sin often leads to self-destruction. Like a noose or trap, it can ensnare us, leading to spiritual and sometimes physical consequences. The Importance of Discernment We must seek God's wisdom to discern the paths we take, ensuring they align with His will and avoid the traps of sin. The Misapplication of Truth Bildad's words, though true in a general sense, were misapplied to Job's situation. We must be careful not to judge others' circumstances without understanding God's broader plan. Trust in God's Justice While Bildad's view was limited, we can trust that God's justice is perfect and His understanding of our lives is complete.Verse 10. - The snare is laid for him in the ground, and a trap for him in the way; or, the noose is hid for him in the ground (see the Revised Version). Six different kinds of traps or snares are mentioned, "the speaker heaping together every word that he can find descriptive of the art of snaring." The art had been well studied by the Egyptians long before the age of Job, and a great variety of contrivances for capturing both beasts and birds are represented on the very early monuments (Wilkinson, in the authors' Herodotus,' vol. it. pp. 77, 78). We may conclude from this passage that it had also been brought to an advanced stage of excellence in Syria and Arabia. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew A nooseחַבְל֑וֹ (ḥaḇ·lōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 2256: A rope, a measuring line, a district, inheritance, a noose, a company, a throe, ruin is hidden טָמ֣וּן (ṭā·mūn) Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine singular Strong's 2934: To hide, conceal in the ground, בָּאָ֣רֶץ (bā·’ā·reṣ) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 776: Earth, land and a trap וּ֝מַלְכֻּדְתּ֗וֹ (ū·mal·kuḏ·tōw) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 4434: A catching instrument, a snare, trap lies in עֲלֵ֣י (‘ă·lê) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against his path. נָתִֽיב׃ (nā·ṯîḇ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5410: Path, pathway Links Job 18:10 NIVJob 18:10 NLT Job 18:10 ESV Job 18:10 NASB Job 18:10 KJV Job 18:10 BibleApps.com Job 18:10 Biblia Paralela Job 18:10 Chinese Bible Job 18:10 French Bible Job 18:10 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Job 18:10 A noose is hidden for him (Jb) |
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